Getting your finances in order means thinking about insurance, retirement, credit, budgeting, and much more. That doesn't have to be overwhelming, though. This checklist from the New York Times can help make sense out of all the things you should be doing.

You can build a personalized plan of attack by removing some items that don't apply to you (e.g., increasing student loan payments) or you're not ready to do right now. The checklist shows how long each item typically takes, so you could also focus on just 5-10 minute tasks, for example, or print out your entire customized financial tasks list.

Tips and related reading materials are also included for each of the 31 steps, making this a good general personal finance resource. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments.